HEROICIZED Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

heroicized

verb

past tense of heroicize

as in idealized

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Adrià describes a world filtered through adolescence, where people, places and situations can appear idealized, magical or unsettling.

— Callum McLennan, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026
In these photographs, the maternal body enters spaces designed around seduction, aspiration, and idealized femininity without renouncing any of them.

— Alessia Glaviano, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of idealized

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Bears fans have romanticized Mack’s four-year tenure in Chicago a little bit.

— Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
For generations, the French have romanticized May ’68 for its ability to break the system and create radical change for women and the working class.

— Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of romanticized

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But as the practice gained popularity — and got glamorized on social media — the casualties climbed.

— Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 10 Nov. 2026
With no questions asked, county commissioners approved the funding agreement for the feature film reviving an ‘80s franchise that glamorized Miami and made a star out of South Beach’s Art Deco vibe.

— Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of glamorized

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There’s little indication that Miller has softened on immigration whatsoever.

— Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 11 Nov. 2026
But, despite preferring to load the dishwasher rather than attend the ceremony, his attitude appears to have slightly softened after the band's eventual induction this year.

— Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of softened

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Pumpkin Maple Drizzle Cakes As if a moist pumpkin loaf weren’t enough, this one is drenched in a soaking liquid of orange juice sweetened with maple syrup, and drizzled in a maple glaze.

— Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
That dish inspires Grillbird’s glossy house sauce, sweetened just enough with pineapple juice and ketchup.

— Allecia Vermillion, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026

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